--- title: "PA/04396/23: Alterations at third floor level to create in Msida | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04396-23/msida-alterations-at-third-floor-level-to-create source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Msida: Alterations at third floor level to create a separate apartment. Demolition of room at fourth floor level and… Planning applications › Msida › PA0439623 # PA/04396/23: Alterations at third floor level to create in Msida 45, Triq l-Isqof F. S. Caruana, Msida Alterations at third floor level to create a separate apartment. Demolition of room at fourth floor level and construction of an extension at fourth and fifth floor levels. To create a duplex apartment over site covered by PA/03112/07. Sanctioning of balcony railings. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 45, Triq l-Isqof F. S. Caruana, Msida - **Locality:** [Msida](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/msida) - **Applicant:** Mario Difesa - **Perit:** [Perit Mannie Galea](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mannie-galea) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Height:** 5 floors - **Residential units:** 2 - **Received:** 19 June 2023 - **Validated:** 26 November 2024 - **Published:** 26 July 2023 - **Comments close:** 25 August 2023 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 11 December 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04396/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04396&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 45, Triq l-Isqof F. S. Caruana, Msida 11 other applications on the same street: 8 granted, 0 refused, 2 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/00929/25). On Triq l-Isqof F. S. Caruana: 11 other applications, 8 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 6 floors, the tallest 6. Periti active on this street: [Elena Borg Costanzi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/elena-borg-costanzi). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 1 comparable decision nearby). Indicative only. It's based on decisions for similar nearby applications, not on the drawings or the case officer's report; it gets better as documents are added from eapps. - [**PA/04937/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04937-26/msida-change-of-use-from-a-retail-shop): Change of use from a retail shop approved under PA/08021/94 and a hotel lobby under RG/01671/17 to a Class 4B butcher. Application also includes minor… Pending, validated 15 July 2026 - [**PA/00028/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00028-26/msida-carry-out-alterations-to-residential-units-approved): To carry out alterations to residential units approved in PA/00751/25. Alterations include changes to layout, lowering of levels, to facade and to construct… Granted, validated 14 January 2026 - [**PA/04604/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04604-25/msida-sanction-internal-and-external-variations-from-pa-7634-05): To sanction internal and external variations from PA/7634/05. Variations include repositioning of walls and apertures. Granted, validated 30 July 2025 - [**PA/00751/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00751-25/msida-renewal-of-pa-05489-16-alterations-to-existing): Renewal of PA/05489/16 - Alterations to existing second floor flat, demolition of washrooms and construction of three overlying apartments, including… Granted, validated 4 March 2025 - [**PA/00929/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00929-25/msida-minor-internal-alterations-to-existing-apartments-and): Minor internal alterations to existing apartments and construction of two apartments at fifth floor and two penthouse units at receded level. Granted, validated 12 February 2025, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07020/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07020-24/msida-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Proposed demolition of existing terraced house, excavation and construction of 8 basement garages and overlying 1, maisonette, 11 apartments and 2 penthouses… Granted, validated 27 November 2024 - [**PA/07031/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07031-24/msida-demolish-existing-block-of-apartments-and-to): To demolish existing block of apartments and to excavate site and construct reservoir, garages and car spaces at basement and semi-basement levels, and… Granted, validated 16 October 2024 - [**PA/01286/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01286-24/msida-minor-internal-alterations-to-existing-apartment-and): Minor internal alterations to existing apartment and construction of two penthouse units at receded level. Granted, validated 14 June 2024 - [**PA/06890/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06890-23/msida-renewal-of-pa2190-18-to-sanction-changes): Renewal of PA2190/18 - To sanction changes as built to basement garages, Class 4B outlet and overlying apartment block; alterations and extension of existing… Granted, validated 10 January 2024, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00365/21** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00365-21/msida-widen-door-to-an-existing): To widen door to an existing (pre-1967) garage Status being checked - [**PA/06736/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06736-26/msida-application-for-illuminated-retail-signage): Proposed application for illuminated retail signage. For Class 4B outlet. Mix markt. Pending ## More by Mannie Galea - [**PA/07794/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07794-26/naxxar-excavate-and-construct-a-domestic-store-at): To excavate and construct a domestic store at basement level over site covered by PA/07034/23. Pending - [**PA/07662/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07662-26/marsa-alterations-to-a-past-class-4b-shop): Alterations to a past Class 4B shop. Change of use to a Class 4B convenience shop including fixing of internally illuminated sign and a/c’s Pending - [**PA/07522/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07522-26/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-internal-alterations-to-a-class): Sanctioning of internal alterations to a Class 4A office for use of a Class 4B (EMS) - electrical muscle stimulation studio. Pending - [**PA/07488/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07488-26/rabat-sanctioning-of-an-agricultural-store): Sanctioning of an agricultural store. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07454/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07454-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-of-a-garage-into): Change of use of a garage into a Class 4B salon including alterations, fixing of internally illuminated sign and a/c. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07356/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07356-26/birkirkara-renewal-to-pa-04630-18-formation-of-a): Renewal to PA/04630/18 - Formation of a shower room and fixing of an internal partition at first floor level. Demolition pf existing third floor penthouse;… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Mannie Galea](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mannie-galea) [All planning applications in Msida](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/msida)